CVE-2026-46090: ALSA: aloop: Fix peer runtime UAF during format-change stop

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

ALSA: aloop: Fix peer runtime UAF during format-change stop

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.37<5.10.259
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.12.88
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.27
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 826af7fa62e3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALSA: aloop: Fix racy access at PCM trigger
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALSA: aloop: Fix peer runtime UAF during format-change stop

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46090?

CVE-2026-46090 has a risk score of 44, indicating a critical vulnerability in the ALSA loopback subsystem.

2

What does CVE-2026-46090 affect?

CVE-2026-46090 affects the ALSA: aloop component of the Linux kernel.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-46090?

To fix CVE-2026-46090, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2026-46090?

CVE-2026-46090 is caused by a use-after-free condition occurring during format changes in the ALSA loopback device.

5

When was CVE-2026-46090 published?

CVE-2026-46090 was published on May 27, 2026.

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